Introducing the Avia 51

[Milton Shupe]

Not perfect yet. But would like opinion if it's usable.

That is looking very nice; great work so far. I would like the end result to be monotone I think.Of course, anything that is not "engine" should be black.When you put these textures inside a cowling, the outside edges are typically shadowed (as they are up in the cowl) and the overall texture is dark. as it gets little sunlight. The main objective for me would be "make it subtle", not jumping out of the engine cowl. Great work!

EDIT: Here are two examples I used for the A26B that shows my preference. Of course, as the artist, you have the license.

[OleBoy]

That is looking very nice; great work so far.

I would like the end result to be monotone I think.

Of course, anything that is not "engine" should be black.

When you put these textures inside a cowling, the outside edges are typically shadowed (as they are up in the cowl) and the overall texture is dark. as it gets little sunlight.
The main objective for me would be "make it subtle", not jumping out of the engine cowl.

Great work!

Alright, that gives me more info. So, you want it toned down. Subdued blackish? And all but the cylinder heads, pushrods, face. Is this correct? Oh, the white you see, is my way of lining things up (visual reference) in circumference

[PeteHam]

Beat me to it Pete. Good on ya mate!

Do you mean Stearman as in 100% full blown Stearman? My all-time favourite aircraft.
Swap you the sounds for a Stearman for a ride...??? (icon:ddown on his knees grovelling pathetically:icon)

If so the Continental R-670 is almost a twin of the Avia.

I'd say go for it and let Milton choose.




Glad I have you for a buddy pete!

edit: "Now let me see, where the heck did I put that brochure on touring New Zealand?"...

Hi ya Nigel,

Check this out ..... http://www.airliners.net/photo/Boein...82884606945a64

That's me with the white bone dome , doing what I love doing


Anytime you're down here, the front seat's available.

Pete.

[Milton Shupe]

Alright, that gives me more info. So, you want it toned down. Subdued blackish? And all but the cylinder heads, pushrods, face. Is this correct? Oh, the white you see, is my way of lining things up (visual reference) in circumference

Generally yes. You do not have to lose detail, just subdue it. :-;EDIT: Here is a good shot of the engines in this aircraft.

[OleBoy]

Got it Milton. I'll do my best.

[Milton Shupe]

By the way, on page 6 of this thread I mentioned that the Avia 156 is ready for the paint shop.

Matt "Smoothie" Wynn was going to do this but lost his computer.

If anyone wants to give this aircraft a shot (you are great with bare metal textures) bare metal on the fuselage, and various materials elsewhere,
give me a shout.

Cockpit and panel is to be done, sounds in progress, FM in progress.

But, the exterior is ready, and she flies.

Anyone wish to volunteer for the panel and gauge work (original era correct gauges and/or default MS era correct), shoot me a PM.
Looking for experienced panel gauge work, not hodge-podge.

[OleBoy]

Test subjects-engine sent. Milton, Sir, check personal messages.

As for the repainting, I would love to help in this area. One BIG problem. I no longer have FS9 installed

[Milton Shupe]

Test subjects-engine sent. Milton, Sir, check personal messages.

As for the repainting, I would love to help in this area. One BIG problem. I no longer have FS9 installed

Ah, forgive me. Just awoke from a head-cold recovery nap.

Oh yes, love the monochrome version (v2). Now that is awesome work there Sir!

LOL Thanks a bunch for all the effort :-)

Great, love to have you get your paws on the 156. Will send it shortly.

Thanks so much.

[OleBoy]

Great, love to have you get your paws on the 156. Will send it shortly.

I have had a cocktail, although I don't think I'm too inebriated to question this. Milton, you better get some coffee and re-read my post. I don't have FS9 installed

[Milton Shupe]

I have had a cocktail, although I don't think I'm too inebriated to question this. Milton, you better get some coffee and re-read my post. I don't have FS9 installed

Bah, I do not see that as an issue. I do have it, and FSX so I can help there.

I will send you a download link by PM.

[Milton Shupe]

Oleboy,

Okay, dinner is done and I got your texture in the model.

Here is the comparison. Notice how I seem to have lights inside the cowlings.
Lighthing angle is about the same with both pictures.
It would be great to darken the outer 4-6" and maybe also the overall texture.

What do you think?

[Matt Wynn]

Don't count me out too soon Milton me ole' buddy! my hard headedness may JUST have secured me a new rig :salute: will keep you updated!

[Milton Shupe]

Don't count me out too soon Milton me ole' buddy! my hard headedness may JUST have secured me a new rig :salute: will keep you updated!

No problem Matt; am preserving the "51" for ya

[OleBoy]

Milton, concerning the engine texture, it does look too light doesn't it. I can darken things up a bit more around the outer, and take care of the shiny bits to tone it down. Considering the original photo is the real thing, and black and white, I would sure like to see a bigger size photos of each (RW & model) so I have something to focus my eyes on for better comparison. Least a bigger shot of the model in-sim.

[Milton Shupe]

Milton, concerning the engine texture, it does look too light doesn't it. I can darken things up a bit more around the outer, and take care of the shiny bits to tone it down. Considering the original photo is the real thing, and black and white, I would sure like to see a bigger size photos of each (RW & model) so I have something to focus my eyes on for better comparison. Least a bigger shot of the model in-sim.

No problem. I will send you some larger pics.

BTW, you can drop the Avia 156 right into FSX. Just did that myself and here are some shots.

[Hurricane91]

...you can drop the Avia 156 right into FSX. Just did that myself and here are some shots.

Wow some more!

[Milton Shupe]

Wow some more!

Check your PM's and you can take your own shots.

[OleBoy]

Sorry Milton. I may have confused you. I was wanting to test the engine inside the nacelles. Different bird from the one you posted images of.

Anywho, first chrome test.

[Milton Shupe]

Oleboy,

No need to rush here.

Send me your email address and I will send you some reference pictures of the 156.

She had no chrome.

I will send you the engine stuff for the 51 once I have your email addy. :-)

[OleBoy]

Oleboy,


She had no chrome.

. :-)

:redf:

[Milton Shupe]

:redf:

No problem. Reference materials sent along with some materials to read to give you an idea what she was like.

[OleBoy]

Resource materials received.

Thank You Milton

[PeteHam]

Milton, by now you should have some fresh pics of a Continental R-670 in your mailbox.

Pete.

[Milton Shupe]

Resource materials received.

Thank You Milton

Great! That should give you a good starting point.

Milton, by now you should have some fresh pics of a Continental R-670 in your mailbox.

Pete.

Got them Pete. Thanks.

[Hurricane91]

Check your PM's and you can take your own shots.

Taking a look. Many thanks.
Waiting for paint at LKKU Kunovice, CZ near the LET plant.
Hispano-Suiza 12Y music by Lawdog.
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